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- Always Being Nice - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWomen tend to always do things they don’t want to do because they don’t want to seem unkind. They want to be labeled as being nice. They take comments from others, food orders that are less than satisfactory, to treatment from their partners that is below their standards. How do we stop reacting ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Are You Getting Paid What You’re Worth? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerI once was asked to teach a class called "Getting Paid What You're Worth." A lot of people signed up to take the class. They all felt that they were not making the kind of money they deserved to make; most told me they had NEVER done so! They were all women, all bright, articulate, feeling ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Assertive Communication and How to Use It - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANOver the ensuing months we are going to cover in detail all the nuances of what I call “Assertive Communication” or being able to communicate in a much more positive and effective manner with the people In your life, whether it be work colleagues, including management, your friends, or just ...
Views: 1878(3 votes) - Assertive Supervisors Get the Job Done - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Holly True VerretMany employees complain about the way their supervisors communicate. There are two extremes I hear about constantly. One extreme is a supervisor who is overbearing and makes unrealistic demands of their staff and the other extreme is a supervisor who is inactive and doesn’t know how to take ...
Views: 4614(4 votes) - Assertive: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Be Assertive? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough assertiveness is largely described as the ideal, what is often found is either submissive or aggressive behaviour. So if submissive behaviour was at one end of the spectrum; aggressive behaviour would be at the other end of the spectrum. This means that assertive behaviour would be ...
Views: 2801(2 votes) - Benefits of Using Weekly Laundry Pickup & Delivery Service - by Submitted on May 11, 2019 from muller lukacsWant to try the laundry pickup, delivery service? Is a professional country where men and women alike spend lots of amount of time in offices, to create ends meets. Adding home chores such laundry, cleaning to their already tight schedule is stressful, and a really tall order. If you ...
Views: 17140(1 vote) - Creating Your Personal Meditation Area - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Marie MalacamanWith a space specified to the often neglected time set aside for introspection is excellent. allow you the liberty of many private, personal time for a very little quiet contemplation that is definitely usually a concern in such a often rushed and also chaotic world. A place for ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Dealing with Difficult People - by In my travels across North America speaking on motivation and human potential I hear the same question asked repeatedly, " How can I become more assertive?" There is no doubt about it, there are people in our lives who are harmful to our health and we don't like it one bit.
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Views: 10757(2 votes) - Download free Line for Android –Digitalsoftw - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Alicia SilverstoneThere are no limits. How to Fix Pname Com Facebook Orca – Digital Software . Free Voice Calls Presently you can hear your companion's voice and even observe their face whenever you need. Regardless of whether you're on a PC or your cell phone, utilize free voice calling and free video ...
Views: 366(1 vote) - FAQs on Self Image/Self Concept - by Just what is my self-image? Is it different than my self-concept?
Self-concept or self image is that internal picture we hold of ourselves - it's who WE think WE are. The amazing thing is that often others hold different pictures of us that don't agree with who we think we are. Each of us ...
Views: 3538(1 vote) - Give Them Your Best Information - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessMany of us reading this article may already know; if your article is good then it can bring more traffic your website and attracts more reader. That’s why it is hardly depend on your quality of article. Simple, if you put unique and good information to your article then you have done! But if you ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Giving and Receiving Compliments - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattGiving and Receiving Compliments Deflecting compliments is a well strengthened reflex for a surprising number of people. Someone speaks kind of us and we brush it off, change the subject or fail to find the truth in what has been said. Inability to receive a compliment mirrors our own ...
Views: 7999(1 vote) - Has Anger Become an Issue or Have We Lost the Concept of Respect for Others? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carl Nielson“Does Serena Williams, Kenye West and Rep. Wilson demonstrate the need for anger management or is it something else?” America is exploding with public displays of person-directed anger in sports, entertainment and politics. While anger is a normal human emotion, the displays of verbal ...
Views: 1493(4 votes) - How to Ask For a Raise Without Coming Off As "Entitled" - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Marilyn VinchyIf you feel you’re not getting the salary you should be, you’re not alone. 43% of Americans believe that they are underpaid. But most of us rarely ask for a raise for fear of coming across as entitled or arrogant. So, we’ve put together the following tips to help you ask for a raise in a way ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - How To Become More Assertive And Confident - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of ...
Views: 13841(6 votes) - How to Fix H1 Headings on Shopify with SEO Assistance - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2020 from Mustak AhmedSo, you wanted to learn how to fix h1 heading on Shopify? Most Shopify themes come with default settings in the liquid code. Don’t panic! You didn’t screw the code up or anything. It just came like that. The majority of Shopify themes come with a default code of inserting the H1 Heading on ...
Views: 269(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of a Man by Beth Shepherd - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHow to get rid of a man by Beth Shepherd psychic. Many women who are single make it their aim to get a man. Unfortunately some of them become so obsessed with the idea that being single is awful that they rush into anything with any man. Many of the problems that women have when it comes to ...
Views: 495(1 vote) - How to Say No to People You Care About - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Pat LaDouceur“I want to learn how to say No so it doesn’t turn into an argument,” David said. He’d been married about two years, and came to my office asking if I could help him learn to talk with his wife “without getting so upset when we disagree.” “I’m fine doing things her way most of the time,” he ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - How to Successfully Build Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from David SteelThe secret to the success of a business primarily lies in its ability to attract and retain its customers. Any good trader understands that 80% of the business originates from 20% of his/her customers. It is therefore essential for any business to develop an effective customer loyalty strategy ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - How to Write a Literature Review in 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Rose TylerLiterature review is an in depth analysis of the previous research accredited by scholars and researchers which is usually the part of an introduction to an essay, report or thesis.When conducting literature review ,you are required to do a review on the work established by the scholars while ...
Views: 5274(1 vote) - If Being Assertive is So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad Asserting Myself? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Lorna BlakeOne of my family members recently emailed me to ask me this question. It's a question I've been asked many times over the years. It's usually asked by people who are just beginning to assert themselves. My family member provided the details of her particular dilemma. She is having a ...
Views: 8999(2 votes) - If you *hate* Confrontation – Read this! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Richard LuckOne of the biggest obstacles that we *all* have to face from time to time is dealing with Confrontation” And most of us can’t stand it!! Fact is, you’re not going to be able to ‘win’ every time …and some people are so stubborn that they’ll argue till they’re blue in the face – even when ...
Views: 8586(1 vote) - Keep Your Establishment Free From Legionella - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Rahul RahejaWhile pneumonia is bad in itself, contracting legionnaire's disease is even worse. This is a fatal form of the illness and is the result of ingesting the bacterium called Legionella pneumophila. This is a water-borne illness. The conditions it requires to flourish are quite similar to what we ...
Views: 443(1 vote) - Protect Your Domain and Company Name Now - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from rikvin offshoreChoosing a domain name and constructing it would be the first main thing in starting a business.What would be wrong if I will say that?Well absolutely nothing if you are a small business looking to trade online right now but think 1 or 2 years down the line. You always wish to expand your ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Protect Your Domain and Company Name Now - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from rikvin offshoreChoosing a domain name and constructing it would be the first main thing in starting a business.What would be wrong if I will say that?Well absolutely nothing if you are a small business looking to trade online right now but think 1 or 2 years down the line. You always wish to expand your ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Quick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatQuick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality By Pierre Laval Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformational Coach So you crave to become that person you dream about. But there is a you-don’t-know-what which blocks you. What is it? You may not be doing the thing that you would most like to do in life. For ...
Views: 2569(4 votes) - Remove 19 obstacles to reach the targets in 2019 - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from James MoooreBy the middle of a year and entering summer, people need to look at their performance in the year they passed and achieve their achievements. If you're one of the people who believe that you did not achieve your goals or goals by the end of the year, you might have raised the question ...
Views: 364(1 vote) - Self Defense Tactics for Women - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Jody SnyderEvery day the news is filled with horror stories about violent crimes. We worry about ourselves, our children, our friends, and relatives. No one can guarantee your personal safety. The best thing we can do is learn some techniques on how to prevent ourselves from becoming a victim, and if we ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - Stand up for yourself. Stand up for your life! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Caroline Jalango"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no ones definition of your life. Define yourself." ~Harvey Fierstein ~ Why do you allow people to talk to you like that? Is there a sign on your forehead that gives people permission to talk to you in an ...
Views: 15899(4 votes) - The Actor Metaphor: The Confidence of Knowing Who You Are by Eric Stone - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Eric StoneHuman beings organize their behavior as a function of the milieu they are in or think they are in. Seldom, do we realize that it is the milieu that controls our behavior patterns, not the behavior itself. Our overall demeanor at a bar is different than at work, at home with our children or while ...
Views: 3677(2 votes) - The THREE "C"'s of ASKING - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2004 from Danish Ahmed[This is a follow-up article to last week's issue on asking. If you haven't read it yet, you may want to view on our homepage, http://www.ordinarywords.com.] Does asking really work? Is it "that" simple? Did you try it? Some people tried it on me! A few subscribers wrote and asked me if I ...
Views: 1147(5 votes) - The Worrier’s Guidelines - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Tina TessinaThis exercise is especially effective when you can’t sleep or when you experience anxiety attacks. If you worry a lot, or obsessively think about future events and problems when you should be concentrating on other things, follow these simple steps: 1. Write it down. If you’re feeling anxious ...
Views: 1708(3 votes) - Three Insights In Driving Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Jenna BronLearning to drive is one of the essential activities in today's lives. Even for the fact that driving lessons is expensive, there are still a lot of people who want to learn. The reason is that there is a big edge if you had a full idea about driving especially if you have enrolled in driving ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Tools For Enforcing Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Julie DonleyHas anyone ever spoken to you in an inappropriate manner? Often people are caught off guard and are not prepared to handle these challenging situations. But, as a leader, whenever you are in a situation that’s uncomfortable, it’s imperative that you speak up; the person needs to know that the ...
Views: 6967(3 votes) - Toxic People - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsA few years ago, I attended one of Debbie Ford’s ( No1 NY Times Best Selling Author and Self Development Expert) Shadow process workshops in New York. One of the biggest light bulb moments I had on this course was when Debbie led us through a process where we learned to accept that ‘ There are ...
Views: 2842(6 votes) - Train Yourself to Be Assertive - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Eric GarnerAssertiveness training is a way to re-programme the Adult persona that in our childhood and perhaps for much of our lives gives us a false idea of who we are and can become. In particular, it re-programmes our tendency to seek blame - of others or ourselves - when things don't quite go the way ...
Views: 3865(2 votes) - Until you confront the person who you are upset with, you will not be able to move forward in any part of your life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Donna LeeAs a spiritual coach, my job is to show clients how cause and effect plays into their life. Many people do not understand that their actions or lack of action can create an ongoing cycle of the same situation repeating over and over until it is dealt with. People often believe that they can just ...
Views: 5439(2 votes) - What Does Passive-Aggressive Mean? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Len SonePassive-aggressive means that you first do something passive and then you do something aggressive. In other words, first you do something you don’t want to do, then you do something hostile. Let me give you an easy example first. Your friend tells you to wash her dishes. If you wash the ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Why Do Bullies Get Ahead? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenI just read an intersting article in the Epoch Times (www.theepochtimes.ca) that stated that in a recent survey it was found that over 90% of workplace bullies were promoted or in some other way rewarded despite their inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Indeed, throughout my 15 year career ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - Why to learn Vietnamese? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2019 from Adolfo AlvarezThis language is national language of country Vietnam. A person of Vietnam learns this language in their country. Except Vietnam few other countries also prefer to learn this language like Australia, North America, Canada, France, Europe etc. These countries also have institute who provide ...
Views: 295(1 vote) - Winged serpent Ball Super Manga: Chapter 43 Spoilers and Predictions - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from kingof seoThe most recent bend in the Dragon Ball Super Manga has picked up a great deal of consideration, for the most part because of its incredible new reprobate Moro. The planet eater is without a doubt an impressive adversary as he brought down both Goku and Vegeta without a perspiration. In the most ...
Views: 488(1 vote) - Building Your Teen's Self-Confidence. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Cheryl GowinFor teens it seems like everyone else is confident and successful … except them. The teen years can be a very difficult time. For teenagers, the changes in their physical body and their hormonal changes can create a lack of self confidence and self esteem. Imagine how your teen’s bodily ...
Views: 3524(9 votes) - 7 Helpful Tips To Immediately Increase Your Confidence - by 1.) Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Too often, we place excess importance on potential problems. We all have a certain amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy ...
Views: 32812(7 votes) - Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHave you ever walked away from a person, event or situation and felt resentful or violated? If some of your experiences are making you uncomfortable, then it may be time to set some boundaries. Setting good boundaries is healthy. It is not rude, bad or wrong. It is not bad or rude or wrong! ...
Views: 2302(6 votes) - Self-Confidence is the Key to Performing in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Eric StoneContext and Premise: Self-confidence has long been thought of as an important determinant of performance, aliveness, and fulfillment. Self-confidence for the most part is viewed as a feeling. Inner strength comes to mind or a person's belief that he or she can succeed. This generates feelings of ...
Views: 1079(5 votes) - Intuition -- Survival Signals - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Sherry McGregorIntuition -- Survival Signals Intuition: direct perception of truth, fact, independent of any reasoning process; or immediate apprehension, a keen quick insight. In our western society intuition has many times gotten a bad rap. Talked about in a negative way mainly referring to "women's ...
Views: 1930(3 votes) - Say “Yes” to You! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 1390(3 votes) - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Start Experiencing Success for Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Larry CraneNone of us likes to admit it although that at times we compare ourselves to others. This habit of comparing ourselves to others is usually a negative trait. We have a tendency to overlook our own incredible accomplishments and mistakenly believe others are in some ways more fortunate…, more ...
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